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Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over

Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
MarketWatch Wednesday 08 July 2026, 09:21 UTC By Nora Redmond 1 min read
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Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time”

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time” [Image text:] ANKARA SUMMITISOHHET ANKARA SUMST ESOMMET ANKARA SUMMITLS ANKARA SUMHITESONMET ANKA SUMETIS
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